POLITE


Meaning of POLITE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ pə-ˈlīt ]

adjective

( po·lit·er ; -est )

Etymology: Middle English (Scots) polit , Latin politus, from past participle of polire

Date: 15th century

1.

a. : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of advanced culture

b. : marked by refined cultural interests and pursuits especially in arts and belles lettres

2.

a. : showing or characterized by correct social usage

b. : marked by an appearance of consideration, tact, deference, or courtesy

c. : marked by a lack of roughness or crudities

polite literature

Synonyms: see civil

• po·lite·ly adverb

• po·lite·ness noun

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.